Scarred Remnants by Nikki Sparxx

Title: Scarred Remnants

Series: A Scars Novel

Author: Nikki Sparxx

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release: July 12, 2016

Kamden Marlow had always been strong and stable, the rock for his younger sister, Kaiya. But when he was forced to cross a dangerous line to protect her, everything changed. Something deep inside of him was irrevocably altered, sending him careening down a path filled with self loathing and guilt that only alcohol could temper.

Natasha Lewis had dreams of becoming a successful artist, while trying to live up to the accomplishments of her younger sister. Then, everything came crashing down when a carefree night of fun resulted in a traumatic accident that sent her life spiraling out of control.

When Natasha hobbles into Kamden’s Alcoholics Anonymous meeting on her crutches, he is immediately drawn to her, intrigued by the pain he sees mirrored in her eyes. Determined to win her over, Kamden fights to break down Natasha’s walls, despite her apprehensive reluctance.

Will Kamden and Natasha be each other’s salvation, or are the remnants of their former selves too scarred to save?

Wow, what a book! Nikki Sparxx pulled out all the stops with Scarred Remnants. Just as with the other two books in the series, I have a serious book hangover. I loved the previous two books, but I have to admit, I’ve been waiting for Kamden’s book. The bravery he exhibited in protecting his sister, Kaiya, endeared him to me and it was obvious that it cost him a huge piece of himself. How could it not when the person he was fighting against was so familiar? It you’ve read the book, you know what I’m talking about…if not then you better start reading and find out 🙂 No spoilers here, sorry.

Kamden begins attending AA where he meets another, Natasha, a girl who he recognizes the same emotional scarring he is dealing with. Natasha got to me in a big way. Just like Kamden, her pain is tied to a family member and the guilt is overwhelming. My heart hurt for these two people so badly. You could see them trying desperately to connect while trying to maintain control over their feelings. I wanted them to get an HEA in a huge way and the author didn’t disappoint.

Scarred Remnants has everything you would ever want in a book. There is angst, passion, heat, emotion…it’s the perfect romantic storm, if that makes any sense. I give Nikki Sparxx and Scarred Remnants 5 stars and highly recommend it. This will be a definite reread for me. It’s been a few days and Kamden and Natasha are still pulling at me. Start your one-clicking now!

The feel of an erection pressing into me roused me from my sleep. Instinctively, I pushed back against it, enjoying the way the large length felt against my ass. “Mmm,” I murmured in pleasure, still half-asleep.

I was met with a husky sound of pleasure, making my eyes snap open.

Holy shit! There’s a man in my bed.

I slowly turned to look over my shoulder and gasped. Kamden was snuggled up behind me, his arm draped over my torso.

What the fuck happened last night?

He shifted forward, pushing his erection against me again. My eyes fluttered closed and I bit my lip, missing the feel of a man after so long.

Focus! You barely know this guy and he somehow ended up in your bed.

I nudged his arm. “Hey.”

He stirred, but didn’t wake up.

I repeated my action, but harder. “Hey, wake up!”

His eyes flew open, and he blinked several times before focusing on my face. His eyes widened in an “oh shit” expression. “Hey.”

My eyebrows furrowed. “What are you doing in my bed?”

We were both still dressed, so I assumed that we hadn’t had sex. I even had shorts on, and I normally slept in just my panties.

He looked embarrassed, and scooted back so that we weren’t pressed against each other. Clearing his throat, he responded, “You came to the meeting drunk last night. I tried to call you a cab, but you insisted I bring you home. Then, you wanted me to stay until you fell asleep, and I, uh, guess we both fell asleep.”